Thank you for visiting the web site of Saint Christine Elementary School, Diocese of Youngstown. Saint Christine School, established in 1955, continues the educational mission to lead students to know God and to live the Gospel message each day.  Like our patron Saint Christina, our school continues to proclaim the message of faith in a loving and caring atmosphere which has become an integral part of the southwest corner of Youngstown for over fifty years.

Saint Christine School was established in 1955 starting with ten classrooms and an enrollment of 360 students. The good news of the school quickly spread and the enrollment soared to 650 students in the second year. As the school’s enrollment continued to grow the addition of 14 new classrooms were built in 1957. Today Saint Christine School continues to be one of the largest Catholic schools in the Diocese of Youngstown. 

Today, Saint Christine School is staffed by committed teachers who are dedicated to its success and that of its students, continuing the ministry of education begun by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul almost fifty years ago. Our parish is blessed to have a wonderful school with a dedicated staff because it is here that the faith, the morals, and values of our church are taught and lived. The word of God is proclaimed daily and the call to make new disciples is answered.

Saint Christine School follows the National Catholic Education Association position statement to work for academic excellence and educate students intellectually and socially in our technological and global society.  The state of the art curriculum includes the use of laser disc machines, closed circuit television, digital projectors for classroom presentations and a fully equipped computer lab. In addition, each classroom has a computer with internet accessibility for student use.

Our students continue to excel in a number of academic areas. Most recently, our students competed with other students across Ohio in the Ohio State Science Fair and were awarded a number of outstanding ratings along with monetary scholarships. Saint Christine School has been one of the few elementary schools in the Diocese of Youngstown to successfully participate in this statewide competition. 

The success of our sound curriculum is reflected in the results of ITBS test scores, administered in grades K-7 and Off-Grade Proficiency Tests, which continue to surpass those of their counterparts on the national and local levels. 

The Saint Christine holistic approach to teaching in a loving and caring atmosphere of the Catholic school, guarantees the fullest and best opportunity to realize the purpose of Christian education among children and young people. We are committed to continue the fine tradition of excellence with a vision for the future for all of God’s children. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Doreen DeMarco Principal